The Russian leader called the U.S. special envoy “an intelligent man” who is properly representing his country in peace negotiations.

A close ally of Russian President Vladimir Putin, Kirill Dmitriev has taken a leading role in talks with the U.S. about the Ukraine war and has met with special envoy Steve Witkoff several times this year.

The Russian leader said he felt Washington was taking his position into account, but that some things still needed to be discussed when a U.S. delegation visits Moscow next week.

Kirill Dmitriev has emerged as a key player in drafting a new proposal to end Moscow’s war in Ukraine. But he is not a professional diplomat.

Seth Meyers has a recommendation for Vladimir Putin on who he should look to for pointers on how to sweet-talk President Donald Trump instead of special envoy Steve Witkoff. A call between Witkoff and top Vladimir Putin aide Yuri Ushakov was leaked on Tuesday,

Lithuania has recorded hundreds of balloons carrying cigarettes and GPS trackers as officials warn they could be used to carry explosives in the future

Vladimir Putin insists he's in good health following a medical examination despite speculation about bruised hands and his physical condition.

January shows the Russian leader astride a snowmobile. For February, he flips a judo partner. In August, he offers advice: “My recipe for energy: Sleep little, work a lot and don’t whine.”